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Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A beautiful living area at the rear of the property
The living area boasts an open fire, double doors to the patio and smart TV
Plenty of space to relax in the living room, which comprises 2x 3 seater sofas and an easy chair
Relax in the beautiful living room after a day exploring Portinscale
The kitchen and dining area is a space for everyone to enjoy

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Portinscale
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hope Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Appletree is in the quiet Lakeside village of Portinscale (just outside Keswick) and has some fabulous views of the surrounding fells with local access to lakeshore and marinas.

On the ground floor there is a large open plan lounge, dining/kitchen area with patio doors out onto a paved patio area and enclosed garden. The lounge has two, three seater settees, an easy chair, TV, DVD, CD player and an open fire (ideal for a cosy night in). The kitchen is well fitted and has fridge, freezer, double fan oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave etc. Off the kitchen there is a small pantry for food storage.

On the ground floor there is a large bedroom with Smart TV and zip/link beds which as standard is made up as a super king size bed but can be made up as two single beds (there is a £15 charge for this). Also on this floor there is a fully tiled shower room with large drench shower,WC and wash basin.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size bed, is nicely furnished and has lovely views towards the fells. Off this room is a fully tiled en-suite shower room with drench shower, WC and wash hand basin (with underfloor heating to the tiled floor during the winter months). The twin room is spacious and has Smart TV, two single beds wardrobe, drawers, dressing table etc. and again has fabulous views towards the fells. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and looks out towards Skiddaw. This room is offered at £50 for a short break and £75 for a full week. All bedrooms are beautifully dressed with luxury linen and towels.

The fully tiled bathroom has a bath ( which can be turned into a Jacuzzi Bath at an additional charge if requested) separate curved shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

The house also benefits from a fantastic multi-purpose garage/utility space, with plenty of room to securely store bikes, kayaks etc. as well as hanging space for walking gear, a washer/dryer, and there's even a hot or cold dog wash so your canine companion can get squeaky clean before heading inside to get comfortable after a day out exploring!

To the outside there is an enclosed garden and patio with table, chairs & parasol. Please be aware this property is not suitable for hot tub hire.

There will be no need to worry about parking as the property has a large private driveway.

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About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in the mountains. Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Womenrock and Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting.
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Portinscale

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Puzzling Place - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hope Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaspers Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Strawberry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay

Best place we have stayed in over the many times we have visited Keswick. Great base to stay at in a lovely village with easy access to the town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Easter at Appletree

We had a very enjoyable week at Appletree with good weather and a celebration of our daughter’s fiftieth birthday. Comfortable house, good food, great walks and beautiful scenery. What more could we ask for?
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Hi, David! Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable week at Appletree, made even more special by celebrating your daughter’s fiftieth birthday. It sounds like the perfect Lakes break with comfortable surroundings, good food, great walks, beautiful scenery, and some kind weather too. We’re always so pleased to welcome you back and look forward to seeing you again for another memorable stay. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped, comfortable and warm house. Great to come back to after a day’s walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house and great location

Had a lovely week at appletree, the house is beautiful, clean and spacious. The house is well equipped with everything you require (except an ash bucket to empty the ashes from the fire). Location is ideal with walks from the door step and a walk into keswick was only 20 mins. Excellent cafe in the village for refreshments after a long walk. Would highly recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
Hi, Anna-Marie! Thank you so much for your kind review of Appletree. Our housekeeping team are amazing, and take a lot of pride in the presentation of all of our cottages. The location is ideal, especially for the blend of peace and practicality. What did you grab in the cafe? The cakes are absolutely stunning. We can't wait to see you again for the next visit! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nicola b.

Appletreewick stay

Lovely house, clean and comfortable and very well equipped, would stopped there again. In a good location and nice a quiet area
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Hi Nicola, Thank you for your review. Appletree in the quiet village of Portinscale is a great base for break in the Lakes. There are lots of walks right on your doorstep and a village pub to end the walk in serving food and locally brewed real ales. We hope we can welcome you back again the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Appletree

This is another visit to APPLETREE. Its like home from home!! A quiet location and an enclosed garden for the dog. We have already booked for next year as it is so perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
Hello, Dawn! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at Appletree. Appletree is in the quiet Lakeside village of Portinscale and has some fabulous views of the surrounding fells with local access to lakeshore and marinas. In better weather, you could definitely spend a day down on the lakefront, or relaxing in Appletree's lovely garden space. We hope your dog enjoyed the 'pup-pack'! Looking forward to seeing you again next year, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second stay just as great as the first.

This was my second one week stay at Appletree this year and we loved it just as much as the first. It’s such a great location. The house is spacious and has lovely views. Would stay again every year.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Hi Emma, Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear that this was your second visit this year to Appletree. The house is located in a great location, in a quiet residential area in Portinscale. Keswick is only a short walk away but there is a local bus service that runs through the village should you wish to travel further afield without the hassle of taking the car. We hope you had a great stay and hope we can welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Great house and good location for walking into Keswick.

The house was very comfortable and had everything you would require beds were comfortable and showers were great. It was a short distance to Keswick if you like to walk. The pub over the road was a bonus a 5 minute walk. Parking at the property was also great as you didn’t need to take the car anywhere as long as you are fit enough to walk. We have in fact booked again for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
Hi, Kate! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at Appletree. The location of this property is incredibly peaceful and convenient, with lots of lovely extras, including a dog wash in the utility space! We can't wait to see you again next year. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short family break in Appletree

Everything we needed was provided to make us feel comfortable and Appletree felt like a home and not just a holiday rental.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy that Appletree had everything you needed to feel comfortable on your self catering holiday. We love that it felt like a home and not just a holiday rental - it shows you how much effort the owners put in to make sure our guests feel comfortable. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

Family of four adults staying for five nights. We loved this spacious home from home accommodation in a perfect location, within walking distance into Keswick. Brilliant views over surrounding hills. Hot showers and plenty of storage space in the garage for bikes etc. We were blessed with fantastic weather too. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you so much for your fabulous review of Appletree, it sounds like you had a fantastic week and made the most of the beautiful weather we have been having! Located in Portinscale, Appletree is in a fantastic location for accessing the fells, and offers a quieter pace than Central Keswick. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David W.

A week of glorious weather at Appletree

A very comfortable,peaceful house with excellent views of the fells with good eating places an easy walk away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

A lovely place to stay

A really lovely house, we felt very comfortable. The house is well equipped, warm and very comfortable, we couldn't have wished for more. Neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful with easy access to some great walks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Beautiful house and a fantastic stay for mams 70th Birthday. Had everything we needed to cater for the family and 3 dogs. Great location and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Will be back Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and recommendation! We love that you found the house beautiful and that it had everything you needed whilst on your self-catering holiday. We hope your Mam had a wonderful 70th birthday too! We can't wait to welcome you back when you visit again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Xmas at the lakes

We were a family of 6 adults (3 couples) with dogs spending Xmas day in the Lakes. Firstly the drive was huge so no problem with parking and the check in instructions were clear and simple. Three bedrooms was a godsend for us! The house has everything we could have needed for our stay, including a really well stocked kitchen for us to prepare Xmas dinner Also the pub around the corner was nice after a long walk. Took us around half hour to walk in to Keswick. The biscuits and prosecco were a lovely touch but the dog gift boxed were the very best!! We loved our stay, thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
Hi, Claire. Sounds like you've had a magical Christmas! You are most welcome for the gifts--we like to spread Christmas magic to all of our guests, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your Christmas and New Year, even the pups! We're so glad that you've enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again next Christmas. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

Very comfortable and well located property

We had a very comfortable stay at Appletree. The property is well located with easy access to Keswick and Derwent Water. Appletree is very well equipped with plenty of crockery, glasses etc. The afternoon and evening sun hit the table and chairs in the garden making it very relaxing for an evening drink! Lovely holiday home!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a fantastic 5* review of Appletree, we are so happy to hear that you have had a lovely time at the property! Appletree is a great property for groups of friends and families to gather with a lovely private garden and easy access to Keswick and the surrounding fells. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review of Appletree in Portinscale June 2025

The property is of a real high standard and the Portinscale location is a perfect being quiet but Keswick is walkable. The property does not leave you wanting as it provides everything one would need for a holiday. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Hi Bernard, Thank you for your review. Appletree is a great property in a lovely location. The walk in to town does not take long and you can enjoy the views of the surrounding fells on the way. We're thrilled that you found the cottage to be of a high standard, with everything you needed. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mixed age family gathering

Accommodation was ideal for the purpose, not least the three shower rooms. Service from Keswick Cottages was excellent. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Appletree and had everything that you needed for your self-catering holiday. The comments regarding the service that you have received are much appreciated and we are really happy that you had a good experience booking with us. We hope to host you again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Lovely Property

Lovely property, perfectly situated for walks and Keswick centre. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need if you want to cook, but if not the pub is literally at the end of the road. Would definitely book this property again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for this 5-star review! We are so happy that you found the kitchen well equipped with everything you need and that it was perfectly situated for your walks. We hope you had a brilliant time and we hope to welcome you back when you next book. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John W.

A lovely appointed house.

A very comfortable house for 6 adults. We found the property very clean, and very warm in the cooler climate..
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy you found it lovely, very comfortable, very clean and very warm as the days are now getting colder. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back if you visit again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Appletree review

Excellent property in quiet area and Keswick is easily accessible by a short walk. Could not ask for anything else.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Appletree! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay here, situated in the area known as High Portinscale, you are away from the busy crowds but close enough to enjoy a short stroll into Keswick town centre. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Pamela Wheen

Five stars in all respects

We could not have found a better place for our family reunion - three couples and a small dog. It is a lovely property with a great layout and three bathrooms. There is a wrap around garden which catches the sun at different times of the day for a sit /eat out (weather permitting). Over and above the description!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review of Appletree. We are thrilled that this property more than met your expectations. We're pleased that you managed to take advantage of the garden when the weather allowed and hopefully your dog enjoyed a good run around too! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our third stay in Appletree

Our third stay in this lovely quiet property. With three bathrooms, an enclosed garden, and secure storage for bikes and outdoor equipment Appletree has everything we need for 5 active adults and a couple of dogs. The addition of an airfryer to the kitchen equipment was a real bonus this year.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sumit B.

Apple tree portinscale

Great property- good location- we would come again- walking distance to Keswick and there are walks from the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place

A very comfortable base for our 3 couples holiday. We each had a shower / toilet so no waiting around. The kitchen was efficient with more than ample crockery and cutlery. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs. A great base for our walking adventures, many from the doorstep.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to review Appletree. Really pleased to receive a perfect 5 star review. Hopefully we will see you again for your next adventure soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

our stay at Appletree

We have been coming to Keswick for about 15 years and have stayed at many different properties. Last year we decided to try Appletree as it was going to be quieter than the centre of Keswick. The location is great for going on walks near the lake. The property is well maintained and very comfortable and feels at home as soon as we arrive. This is our second visit to the property and have already booked for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2024
Thank you for your fabulous review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your second visit to Appletree and are thrilled to hear that you have already re-booked for next year. We are looking forward to hosting you again in 2025 :-) Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
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